Thu, 18 Jan 2018 11:06:42 +0000 By JACKSON MAPAPAYI FIRST Quantum Minerals has vowed to actively work towards sustainable, transparent and responsible economic and social development. The mine plans to do this by contributing to supply chain development and capacity building for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the communities surrounding its Sentinel Mine at Kalumbila in North-Western Province. Head of government affairs John Gladston said the mining firm believes that SMEs play an important role in employment creation and economic growth but that entrepreneurs were faced with challenges during both the start-up and growth phase of their businesses, losing prospects available to them. Mr Gladston said through the Trident Foundation in Kalumbila, the mining company was supporting initiatives that aim to improve the skills of local business owners and increase the capacity of businesses to provide competitive and high-quality supplies and services not just to the mine, but other sectors of the economy. He […]
